Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
sanguinolenta
ID:
608004

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cogn. & Marchal) J.R.Grant

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 91: 35 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607336



Common Names

  • Werauhia sanguinolenta
  • Sanguinolenta Werauhia
  • Bloody Star Bromeliad


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Description

Werauhia sanguinolenta (also called Blood-red Werauhia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic bromeliad that grows up to 1 m tall. It has red flowers and is native to Central and South America. It typically grows in humid, shady areas and is often found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Werauhia sanguinolenta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Werauhia sanguinolenta is a white to yellowish-white, tubular flower with a long, curved spur. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Werauhia sanguinolenta is a species of bromeliad native to Central and South America. It is an epiphytic plant that prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix such as a combination of sphagnum moss, bark, and perlite. Propagation is done by division of the offsets.

Where to Find Werauhia sanguinolenta

Werauhia sanguinolenta is native to Costa Rica and can be found in the rainforests of the Caribbean lowlands.

Werauhia sanguinolenta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Werauhia sanguinolenta?

Werauhia sanguinolenta

What is the common name of Werauhia sanguinolenta?

Sanguinolenta

What type of plant is Werauhia sanguinolenta?

Tropical epiphyte

Species in the Werauhia genus

Werauhia acuminata, Werauhia ampla, Werauhia apiculata, Werauhia attenuata, Werauhia balanophora, Werauhia barii, Werauhia bicolor, Werauhia bracteosa, Werauhia broadwayi, Werauhia brunei, Werauhia burgeri, Werauhia camptoclada, Werauhia capitata, Werauhia comata, Werauhia cowellii, Werauhia dalstroemii, Werauhia diantha, Werauhia dodsonii, Werauhia dressleri, Werauhia gibba, Werauhia gigantea, Werauhia gladioliflora, Werauhia graminifolia, Werauhia guadelupensis, Werauhia haberi, Werauhia hainesiorum, Werauhia haltonii, Werauhia haplostachya, Werauhia hygrometrica, Werauhia insignis, Werauhia jenii, Werauhia kathyae, Werauhia kupperiana, Werauhia latissima, Werauhia laxa, Werauhia leucophylla, Werauhia luis-gomezii, Werauhia lyman-smithii, Werauhia macrantha, Werauhia marnier-lapostollei, Werauhia millennia, Werauhia moralesii, Werauhia nocturna, Werauhia notata, Werauhia nutans, Werauhia ochracea, Werauhia orjuelae, Werauhia ororiensis, Werauhia osaensis, Werauhia panamaensis,

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Jason Randall Grant (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Grant' in the authors string.
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.
Élie Marchal (1839-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marchal' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1099976-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].